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$394+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MAA
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,062
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$394
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,631
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 11/149:50 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops35h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,062
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:00 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops22h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/173:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops29h 37mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/17$1,079
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2610:11 amDTW - MAA
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/143:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,083
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops37h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/3010:50 amMAA - DTW
2 stops39h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,175
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:15 pmDTW - MAA
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Sat 11/151:50 amMAA - DTW
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/17$1,266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/252:10 pmDTW - MAA
3 stops33h 15mSWISS
Tue 9/308:40 pmMAA - DTW
3 stops35h 18mSWISS
Deal found 6/17$1,306
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/134:35 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops27h 05mKLM
Sun 8/38:10 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops25h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/16$1,446
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Mon 7/149:55 amDTW - MAA
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Tue 7/291:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops29h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$1,447

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chennai

Fri 11/14

9:50 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops35h 42m

$1,062

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Chennai

Wed 11/12

3:55 am-11:02 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$1,079

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/26

10:11 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Chennai

Fri 11/14

3:55 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$1,083

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-5:15 am

2 stops37h 45m

Chennai

Wed 7/30

10:50 am-4:23 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,175

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/31

5:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/15

1:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,266

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

2:10 pm-8:55 am

3 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-10:28 pm

3 stops35h 18m

$1,306

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/13

4:35 pm-5:10 am

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

8:10 pm-11:45 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,446

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/14

9:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/29

1:55 am-9:26 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,447

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

4:53 pm-2:40 am

2 stops24h 17m

$394

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$461

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 15, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Chennai, such as KLM, SWISS and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,632 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,590 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,212 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,363 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $1,062. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,079 and $1,175, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    Flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and landing in Chennai layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,136Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,159Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,183Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$1,256Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,361Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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